On 26 May 2025 police were alerted to recent fly tipping incidents on the private land of the Western Gailes Golf Club.

Reports state that items, including household furniture, have been dumped on the Western Gailes access road in recent days.  Reportedly, this incident is not an isolated one.

If any person has witnessed suspicious activity or captured evidential dashcam footage pertinent to the incident, please contact 101, reference PS-20250526-1267.

To report non-hazardous fly tipping incidents, contact your local authority:

North Ayrshire Council:  Fly-tipping / fly-posting

East Ayrshire Council:  Fly Tipping form - Your enquiry - Our East Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council:  Fly Tipping - My South Ayrshire

Incidents which are hazardous, close to a body of water or may have an environmental impact should be reported to Scottish Environment Protection Agency:  

Report an environmental event | Beta | SEPA | Scottish Environment Protection Agency

For incidents where there is an immediate threat to life, health or property, contact police on 999.